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Ladies and gentlemen, veterans,

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Once again, my heartfelt congratulations to you on this holiday!

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Navy Day is among the most popular holidays with the Russian people,

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who have hold in high regard people in naval uniforms,

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their nobility and heroism, and their professional traditions.

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Today, we honour courageous, strong-spirited people.

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You have chosen to serve in the navy,

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protect the interests of our Motherland and provide security of its citizens, 

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while making a great contribution to the strengthening 

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of Russia's defence capacity and global stature.

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My most heartfelt congratulations to the veterans 

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of the Great Patriotic War.

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You fought to bring victory on board military ships, on land,

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and as part of combined naval units,

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marine infantry units.

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You have always been an example of perseverance and bravery.

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My special words of gratitude go to workers,

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engineers and designers.

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Shipbuilders’ Day, a holiday that was established this year,

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is the result of the well-deserved appreciation people have 

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for the work of the many generations of people who have 

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given life to ships and continue to do so.

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Today, thanks to the potential of the country's industry and science,

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we are strengthening the national defence and replenishing our Navy 

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with state-of-the-art vessels and equipment.

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Last year, the fleet received 24 surface ships,

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two general-purpose submarines,

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and a service ship. This year, we plan to commission 30 

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ships and vessels.

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We will strictly follow our other plans for the Navy's development 

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to boost our arsenal of modern weapons and raise 

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the quality of combat training.

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And, of course, we will provide all necessary social support 

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and assistance to servicemen and their families.

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Friends,

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We are rightfully proud of our legendary naval commanders,

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brave and bold officers and mariners,

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fearless pioneers of Arctic travels and the world’s oceans,

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we are proud of today's generation of Russian Navy mariners,

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of all those who consider fidelity to duty and the oath to serve,

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honour and responsibility, and the spirit of military brotherhood 

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as being of the utmost importance.

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Here is to Russian Navy and the prosperity of our dear Motherland!

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Congratulations!